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Bible in a Year:  Leviticus 23–24; Mark 1:1–22

God sometimes uses our prayers in unexpected ways to help us learn and grow. It’s a change we can welcome with open hearts because He wants to transform us with His love . By   James Banks

February 18: Dwelling in the Wilderness Leviticus 1–3 , John 7:1–13 , Song of Solomon 6:1–5 The book of Leviticus can feel distant, abstract, and even absurd. Its opening chapters discuss odd offerings made at the tent of meeting, where God met His people when they were wandering in the wilderness after the exodus. Yet, the book signals an appreciation for all things: animals, crops, and the general need for peace—both between people and between God and people. In Leviticus , we also find the setup for the entire Gospel of John ; Jesus’ life is cast as an offering to make all people one with God again. We find the background information for Isa 53 , where the Suffering Servant dies and is resurrected on behalf of God’s people . Much of the Old and New Testa ments require a general understanding of Leviticus . Not only do these ancient rituals show the need to appreciate the entire created order, they also show how much we should appreciate a faith that doesn’t r...

Monday, February 18, 2019 | Triodion and Great Lent Meatfare Monday Epistle 1 John 2:18–3:10 Gospel Mark 11:1–11   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2015. Print. Monday, February 18, 2019 | Triodion and Great Lent Monday of the Week of the Prodigal Son Epistle 2 Peter 1:20–2:9 Gospel Mark 13:9–13   Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2015. Print. Mon, Feb 18, 2019 (Feb 5, 2019) | Triodion and Great Lent Monday of the Week of the Prodigal Son Bright Vestments Epistle 2 Peter 1:20–2:9 Gospel Mark 13:9–13   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print.

Monday, February 18, 2019 | Ordinary Time Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Year 1 | Roman Missal | Lectionary First Reading Genesis 4:1–15 , 25 Response Psalm 50:14a Psalm Psalm 50:1 , 8 , 16b–17 , 20–21 Gospel Acclamation John 14:6 Gospel Mark 8:11–13   Catholic Daily Readings . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Monday, February 18, 2019 | Commemoration Martin Luther, Doctor and Confessor   Lutheran Service Book Three Year Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Concordia Publishing House, 2009. Print. Monday, February 18, 2019 | Commemoration Martin Luther, Reformer, 1546 Index of Readings   Episcopal Church (USA) Revised Common Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Monday, February 18, 2019 | Epiphany Monday of the Sixth Week after Epiphany Year 1 Psalms ( Morning ) Psalm 89:1–18 Psalms ( Evening ) Psalm 89:19–52 Old T...